Rhubarb
Latin name: Rheum rhabarbarumBotanical family: Polygonaceae Description Rhubarb is a hardy perennial with large green leaves and fleshy stalks, often red or green, which are much appreciated in cooking for their tangy flavour. Its stalks are harvested in spring and early summer. Growing tips Rhubarb prefers deep, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It thrives […]
Pumpkin
Giant pumpkin Latin name: Cucurbita maximaBotanical family: Cucurbitaceae Description The giant pumpkin is an annual plant producing very large fruit that can exceed 50 kg. Its broad leaves and creeping stems make it a spectacular plant, ideal for competitions or autumn decorations. Its dense, sweet flesh is also highly prized in cooking. Growing tips The […]
Tomato Marmande
Description: The Marmande tomato is an ancient variety of tomato, appreciated for its fleshy, slightly flattened, bright red fruits. This variety is known for its rich, sweet flavour, ideal for salads, sauces and cooking. Sowing: in pots, in the ground Sowing advice : Sowing period (under cover): March, April Transplanting period (outdoors): May, after the […]
